Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. To reach there, it takes at least 8 days to 12 days and requires good physical condition, adequate trekking preparations, willingness to walk along the Himalayan trails. Many people dream to be at Annapurna Base Camp by trekking and explore the Base camp but they are not able to materialize their dream due to the above- mentioned reasons or due to a short holiday. In this situation, Pioneer Adventure offers a very special package 'Annapurna Base Camp tour by helicopter' to fulfill the long-cherished dream of being at Base Camp. From Annapurna Base Camp one can enjoy the spectacular views of some of the most beautiful mountains like Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) 6993 m, Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna II (7937 m), Annapurna III (7,555 m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Gangapurna (7455 m) and immerse in the beauty of Mother Nature.
From Kathmandu airport, you fly by helicopter over pristine forests, villages, rivers, cultivated terrains and reach Base Camp. It is a short ride which takes about 2 hours for back and forth from Kathmandu airport. We will spend around 30 minutes at the base camp and have breakfast.
Pioneer Adventure arrange a private vehicle for pick up and drop off service from and to the hotel in Kathmandu. We make sure that the helicopter will be well - equipped with a set of Oxygen system consisting with mountaineering oxygen with regulator and mask to provide instant help in case of emergency when we land at the Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour is comfortable for travelers of any age group and physical condition. For more information and cost, please email us at pioneeradvent@gmail.com
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu (1,300m). After time to get refreshed, evening you will meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and after meal briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Today, morning we will head on for our relaxing guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousands of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After your lunch at Bouddha visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and late afternoon back to hotel.
At 6:00 am we leave from Hotel to Kathmandu Domestic Airport to board a helicopter and take a scenic flight to Annapurna base camp and have breakfast there and spend around 30 minutes to enjoy the views of surrounding peaks. After 30 minutes of stay, we again board the helicopter and fly back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu Domestic Airport, we transfer you to the hotel and stay at leisure.
Transfer to airport for final departure to onward destination.
- International and domestic airport transfers
- 3 Night 5 Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Certified tour guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Heli Flight Permit and all necessary documents
- Emergency Oxygen, mask regulator (chargeable as per use)
- First Aid Medical Kit
- Nepal entry visa fee $...
- International airfare
- Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
- Phone call, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, water & hot shower
- Travel Insurance and High Altitude Insurance (Accident, Medical and Rescue)
- Any other services or activities not mention in services includes or itinerary
